Entrepreneur Stories
Green Startups Set To Change The World
Environmental issues are the burning topic of the World today and for valid reasons. With the ever growing population and pollution, the environment faces new threats on a daily basis. But entrepreneurs throughout the world have taken up the mantle to make a difference.
This world environment day let’s take a look at some of the startups taking the green route to success!
1. Fourth Partner Energy Solutions Pvt., Ltd.
It aims to make clean energy accessible for all by building and developing decentralized rooftop solar power assets in India. They not only keep a track of units of energy generated but also CO2 emission reduced and water saved per day on their website. Starting in 2010, they have completed over 400 installations across the Country and have offices in Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon, Chennai, Rajkot, and Jaipur.
2. Pastiwala
This Vadodara-based startup is the first of its kind organized waste paper collector in India. They have 25 three wheelers, 10 four wheelers, 20 big trucks (as part of Sort India Transport,) to support their tasks. They seek to collect paper from both industries and households, recycle the same to be reused later instead of cutting down trees. So far their website boasts of more than 26 lakh trees conserved, saving up to 3, 40, 000 trees saved per year.
3. Husk Power Systems
Based in Bihar India, this startup strives to provide power to the communities it serves by creating fuel from rice husks using a biomass gasifier. In a period of 4 years, they have installed 84 mini plants across 300 villages, providing electricity to over 200,000 people. Along with providing clean electricity, they have also helped in the reduction of kerosene usage. According to their website, 42,000 liters of kerosene and 18,000 liters of diesel per year is saved, significantly cutting down air pollution and improving health conditions.
4. The Living Greens
Quitting a comfortable job in Walmart, Prateek Tiwari founded The Living Green in 2013, with the aim to provide fresh and organic herbs directly from a balcony or rooftop. These vegetable gardens can be grown without soil in specially designed containers that also allow a healthy growth of plants. They also offer assistance and maintenance services. The Living Greens have expanded their services from Jaipur to franchises in Delhi, Indore, and Jodhpur and plan to open much more in other cities as well.
5. Banyan Nation
Always wanting to solve the real world problem, CEO Mani Vajipey founded waste management startup Banyan Nation to recycle plastic. Plastic is arguably the most destructive innovation whose single use nature has made it an ecological poison. This startup aims to recycle plastic by using processes to deliver higher quality plastic pellets with longer life spans.
If you know of any startup working for environmental causes or are part of a startup working for a green society let us know in the comments below or write to us at [email protected]
A decade ago, the success of a startup was measured largely by its ability to raise capital. Today, a different metric is gaining importance: the ability to generate meaningful exits for investors. Large stake sales by early backers are becoming increasingly common, not because growth opportunities have disappeared, but because India’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase where capital is expected to complete its full cycle from investment to returns.
This evolution is particularly significant for consumer brands that have successfully blended technology, retail, and strong brand-building. Companies that were once viewed as high-risk startup bets are now attracting institutional investors capable of absorbing large transactions. Such developments indicate that these businesses are no longer being valued solely on future potential; they are increasingly being assessed on operational performance, market leadership, and long-term profitability. In many ways, investor exits are becoming a validation of a company’s ability to create lasting enterprise value.
The broader implication extends beyond a single company or investor. Successful exits encourage more global capital to enter India’s startup ecosystem because they demonstrate that liquidity opportunities exist at scale. As more venture-backed companies approach public listings, secondary transactions, or strategic investments, the focus of founders and investors alike may shift from chasing headline valuations to building durable businesses. The next chapter of India’s startup journey will likely be defined not just by the creation of unicorns, but by the creation of companies capable of delivering sustained returns to all stakeholders.
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Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
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